Elbit Systems Land and C41, a defense material manufacturer based in Israel,
won the bid to supply the Philippines Army more than P368 million worth
of artillery, a source privy to the bidding said.

Elbit Systems Soltam Athos 155mm autonomous towed howitzer system

The Israeli Company
Elbit Systems will provide 12 pieces of 155 Howitzer canons Soltam Athos
with accessories and ammunition.

The ATHOS is an autonomous, computerized 155 mm towed howitzer. It is
rapidly deployed and operable in difficult terrain, having superior
cross country abilities using self-mobility. The system has high survivability
through a shootand- scoot capability. The system comprises of a modern
platform with an APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) and a driver station.

The APU also supplies the continuous energy to the automotive, hydraulic
and electric systems, enabling autonomous system operation and short
reaction going into or out of action. The ATHOS can be easily towed
by any in-service prime mover for strategic movement.

The basic system includes Elbit Systems’ most modern 52 Caliber
Gun System which can achieve a range of 41 km.

The Soltam Athos is equipped with an hydraulic crane for loading and
pneumatic loader assist systems. It has a rate of fire with auto loader
of 3 rounds within 15 sec.